bloomer

1 of 2

noun (1)

bloom·​er ˈblü-mər 

1

: a plant that blooms

2

: a person who reaches full competence or maturity

he was a late bloomer as a writer

3

[blooming] : a stupid blunder

bloomer

2 of 2

noun (2)

bloo·​mer ˈblü-mər 

1

: a costume for women consisting of a skirt over long loose trousers gathered closely about the ankles

2

bloomers plural

a

: full loose trousers gathered at the knee formerly worn by women for athletics

b

: underpants of similar design worn chiefly by girls and women

Examples of bloomer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

How To Get Blanket Flower To Bloom Blanket flowers are prolific bloomers and typically require very little encouragement to set flowers. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 July 2024

But shorts were derided by men and older women, just as much as women’s bloomers were in the mid-19th century. —Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 10 July 2024

Only a few varieties are quick bloomers and the rest take their time. —Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2024

Many spring bloomers, especially very early bloomers, tend to have their flower buds performed below ground during the previous fall. —Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 21 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

Amelia Bloomer

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1727, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun (2)

1851, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing bloomer

• late bloomer

Biographical Definition

Bloomer

biographical name

Bloom·​er ˈblü-mər 

Amelia 1818–1894 née Jenks American reformer